Milton Keynes Bonsai Society
Meetings take place on the second Tuesday each month at Cosgrove Village Hall from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Each features: -
A showcase of members' trees along with critiques.
A "Hands-On" workshop focused on improving your trees.
Seasonal Bonsai discussions led by resident experts and UK's best guest speakers.
Additional workshops may be organized outside of the regular schedule, and some details may change.
Milton Keynes Bonsai Society Workshop Calendar
2026 Workshop Schedule
January
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No meeting
February 9th
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Membership Renewal for 2026
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Presentation - Tree preparation for exhibitions/shows by Steve Brown
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Presentation – How to display Bonsai Trees by Chiaki and Simon Roberts
March 9th
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Repotting - covering safe root work, soil choice, and aftercare by Steve Brown
April 13th
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Deciduous Bonsai (Refinement & Leaf Control) Refinement techniques such as shoot selection, partial defoliation, and balancing vigour to improve ramification by Steve Brown
May 11th
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Talk by guest speaker David Cheshire (David Cheshire Bonsai) will discuss Bonsai Seasonal Management, and associated tasks
June 15th
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Conifers/Pines by Steve Brown & Simon Roberts
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Mock display in preparation for the Japanese Garden Society Conference.
July 13th
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Bonsai Pots - Steve will discuss how to choose the right pot to complement your bonsai, including practical advice on buying pots and avoiding common mistakes. A presentation not to be missed!
August 11th
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Tree critique by guest speaker Corin Tomlinson (Greenwood Bonsai). Bring as many trees as you need advice on!
September 8th
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General Workshop - Open Workshop for all species
October 13th
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General Workshop - Open Workshop for all species
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November 10th
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Deciduous Bonsai (Assessment & Planning). Post-growing-season assessment, light structural work, and planning winter tasks and future development by Steve Brown
December 8th
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AGM & Christmas Party - review of the year, and social Christmas meeting